This year, Google introduced its most sophisticated Pixel smartphones, namely the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8. The emphasis, particularly on the higher-end Pixel 8 Pro, is on fully harnessing AI and machine learning capabilities within a smartphone. Beyond serving as a compact AI powerhouse, these phones boast outstanding features that significantly elevate the photography experience.
Running on the Google Tensor G3 chipset, the Google Pixel 8 Pro efficiently handles advanced AI and ML functionalities. Additionally, you can explore the review of the Google Pixel 8 Pro. Here are the six standout AI-powered features that distinguish the Pixel 8 Pro:
Magic Editor
The enhanced Magic Eraser empowers users to manipulate objects, alter the sky and sea colors, introduce clouds, and apply stylish effects, elevating photo enhancement without relying on advanced tools like Photoshop.
Magic audio eraser
This functionality detects background noise in videos, enabling users to eliminate undesired sounds effortlessly with a simple swipe. It proves to be a useful tool in scenarios where commentary voices may be obstructed by wind, for instance.
Best Take
This capability alters the face of a subject in a group photo by choosing an option generated from expressions extracted from other images.
Recorder with Summarise
Exclusive to Pixel phones, the Recorder app provides one of the most superior recording and transcription experiences available on the Google Play Store. Leveraging the Tensor G3, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro offer AI-generated summaries of recordings presented in concise bullet points.
Video Boost
Upon recording a video, the device temporarily saves it as a video file. Video Boost utilizes this file to generate an enhanced video. Users can store the video in the cloud, where Google employs AI tools for improvements like color corrections, contrast adjustments, brightness enhancements, etc., before saving it back to the users’ phones.
Smart Reply in Gboard
The Pixel 8 Pro is now receiving the Gemini Nano LLM, fueling the Smart Reply feature in Gboard as a developer preview. This on-device AI model enhances efficiency by providing high-quality, conversationally aware response suggestions, saving users valuable time.